non-fictionThis book tells the story of Margaret Gee's family, spanning three generations living on the land in picturesque North Eastern Victoria, near Beechworth-Kelly country and steeped in the history of the gold rush and early pioneers. It is the story of her indomitable father, who grew up at Silver Creek, then joined the Australian Navy, became a prisoner of war on the Burma Railway after surviving the sinking of HMAS Perth, of his wife and family.gee family, beechworth, rural families, country life -- victoria

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ill, maps, p.107.non-fictionA pictorial history of the Lancefield and Kilmore Railway with historic & contemporary photos.lancefield to kilmore railway - history, railways in victoria - history

index, ill, maps, p.200.non-fictionAn illustrated history of Australian National from 1978 to 1988railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - australian national

"Line up in ranks and make it snappy," blurted the smartly dressed corporal.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian

Bifold Card featuring three photographs of Ms McCook, words of "Abide with me" by Henry F. Lyte, biblical readings and religious referrals. The card mentions eulogies by Margaret Fankhauser, Anne Hartnett, Julie Turner, and prayer by Rev. John Huynh. Service conducted at Le Pine Funerals, Box Hill on Wednesday 2 December, 2015.

During the Tet Offensive in Vietnan in February 1968 and Australian infamtry company assaulted a North Vietnamese bunker complex. In the longest sustained attack fought by Australians during the Vietnam War the soldiers were forward again and again over three days. Yet the battle passed without any notice in Australia at the time, and the men who fought it were further insulted by higher command's apparent failure to acknowlede what they had done.tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, soldiers -- australia -- history, north vietnamese bunker

Brillantly conceived and executed; it achieves an excellence that sets new standards for scholarship on both Vietnam and the nature of revolution.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- vietnam -- long an (province), long an (vietnam : province) -- history -- 20th century., long an province, saigon, mekong delta

Smiling male in centre left holding a small box of spoons with female on centre right handing them to him.

Must reading for every Ranger candidate. Highly authentic.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, war stories

On the afternoon of 18th August 1966, just five kilometres from the main Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, a group of Viet Cong soldiers walked into the right flank of Detla Company, 6 RAR. Under a blanket of mist and heavy monsoon rain, amid the mud and shattered rubber trees, a dispersed Company of 108 men held its ground with courage and grim determination against a three-sided attack from a force of 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army Troops vietnam, 1966, major general john cantwell, major harry smith mc, battle of long tan, australian task force base, nui dat, viet cong soldiers, delta company, 6 rar, north vietnamese army

The medical and psychological legacies of the Vietnam War are major and continuing issues for veterans, their families and he community, yet the facts about the impact of Agent Orange, post-traumatic stress disorder and other long-term health aspects are little understood.veterans - australia - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, veterans – australia – mental health, agent orange, 1961-1975 - medical care - vietnam, psychology

Cliff and Iris Lowerson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1999Text and black and white imagecliff lowerson, iris lowerson

Small tin of long playing needles to be used in a gramophone. The green coloured tin features a polar bear on the lid"Long Playing Needles"gramophone, phonograph

Needles are part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Packet of double long sewing needles six 3/7.H. Milwards & Sons - Double Long 8 Needles No>3/7handcrafts, equipment

Three items in black frame. 1, Colour photograph of a shot being fired 2, Newspaper cutting - black and white 3. Page from a Pilot's log book. Yellow page with blue print'Mini Guns Alive' (Photo) 'Diggers in Action' (newspaper cutting) 'Extract from a Gunship Pilot's Logbook9 squadron raaf, gunner

Carrier bourne Anti-Submarine AircraftRAN Logo, 855. operational instruction, US construction number N12-153567, Navyaircraft, grumman tracker

Brown hardcover vintage book, The Universal Home Doctor - Illustrated, with sun style blind tooled decoration on the front cover and gold title on the spine. It is arranged in alphabetical order with black and white diagrams, photographs and illustrations. A coloured Diagnosis Diagram: The Male Anatomy is opposite the Contents page and a black and white one is on page 619 Diagnosis Diagram: The Female Anatomy.non-fictionA medical dictionary and encyclopaedia A to Z with special supplements for the health and well-being of the nation. It incorporates the latest possible information on ew medical discoveries and developments and is a practical reference book for the time.health, human body, biology, medical reference

Three Volumes of The World's Greatest Paintings - Selected Masterpieces of Famous Art Galleries. Large format blue hardcovers with a decorative embossed front cover with an ancient Greek or Roman head bust at the top. The spine has two sets of gold bands at the top and bottom with the title in gold lettering. The work has one hundred fine colour plates of well know pictures with information about each master. Each book has a brown paper dustjacket with the title at the top in black lettering.non-fictionThis work is published in three volumes containing one hundred fine colour plates of well-known pictures from many lands for the general public to enjoy. In addition to the plates there is a brief account of the life and times of each master represented avoiding all discussion of technical matter as far as possible.art books, art, painters, artists, artworks

From birth of the Sub Branch, this plaque is what is looked towards in reflection of times past.The Long Tan Cross is highly significant to all Vietnam Veterans; this plaque is highly significant to members of the Diamond Valley Sub Branch.Rectangular wooden plaque with black face and gold lettering describing the historical background of the Long Tan Cross.Text describing the historic background of the Long Tan Cross.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.B&W photograph of two NDSN staff members Sisters Margot Scott and Miss Long. Informal outside photograph on the steps of Lister House with the lions. Portrait format B&W photographSisters Margot Scott and Miss Long.ndsn, nursing

Certificate re Horace Samuel Long No 437A 4th Light Horse Regt AIF, refer Cat No 16P for his service details.Certificate of discharge, parchment paper, rectangular shape light Kahki colour double sided, No 126834, V/B44534, black print, hand written in black ink, details of name, rank, Regt No, unit, enlistment & discharge date, days of service, age and physical appearance.:No 437A Horace Samuel Long”certificates, discharge, light horse, aif

Picture includes some members 2000.A recollection of sub branch earliest membersPhotograph, rectangular shape - DViets first Long Tan Day, 2000.. Text in photo: DViets First Long Tan Day 2000; list of people in photo.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, long tan day, vietnam veterans day

Worn by Dorothy Williams approx. 1950'sBelongs to Dorothy Williams CollectionBrimless hat using blue/mauve nylon material lined with 'whitish stained' white material.Elastic hat. elastic - black. Label - Stella Long (maker). Two ornamental ornaments, diamonte, in shades of blue/mauve.Stella Long 14 The Block Melbourne.costume, female headwear